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Bennington, New Hampshire

Bennington, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 23 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 62 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 1,401.

The People and Families of Bennington

In Bennington, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bennington had a median family income of $52,153. Interestingly, lots of people in Bennington have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bennington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bennington Housing

Bennington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bennington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bennington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bennington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bennington Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bennington College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bennington Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bennington, NH

Comparing Bennington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population36
Age of the Population31
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone59
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime52
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